AbstractNeonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is a condition in which opioid impact will be in neonates by the over usage of pregnant women. Incidence rate revealed that one baby per hour affected by neonatal abstinence syndrome. And it widely affecting gastro intestinal, autonomic and central nervous system. Etiology implies misuse of licit or illicit drugs. This article covering the management which includes the pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities and this article contain how can assess the newborn with the help of a modified Finnegan scoring system to identify the withdrawal symptoms. And some innovations in treatments are implemented now days are also embedded in this article. Finally this article winding up with the preventive measures for neonatal abstinence syndrome.
Keywords: Neonatal abstinence syndrome; Newborn; Opioids; Finnegan scale; Morphine; Methadone.